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Concrete Lifting FAQ

Straight answers about polyurethane concrete lifting in Utah — how the foam works, what it costs, how long it lasts, and what to expect on the day of your job. Based in Lehi and serving the Wasatch Front.

The Basics

What polyfoam lifting is and how it works

If you've never had sunken concrete raised before, start here. These cover the method itself and what makes it different from the old mudjacking approach.

It's a method for raising sunken concrete without tearing it out. We drill small ports about ⅝ inch across, inject high-density polyurethane foam underneath the slab, and the foam expands to fill the empty voids and lift the slab back toward its original position. Then we patch the small holes so they blend in.

It comes down to the material and the holes. Mudjacking pumps a cement-and-soil slurry weighing roughly 100 lbs per cubic foot through holes about 1⅝ inches wide, and that heavy fill can wash out or re-settle over time. Our polyurethane foam weighs only about 2 lbs per cubic foot, goes in through ⅝-inch ports, and won't add stress to the soil underneath. Beehive installs foam only.

"Leveling" is just what most people call it when they search online. What we actually do is lift and stabilize the slab back toward where it started — to within about ⅛ inch where conditions allow. We're raising and supporting concrete, not promising a perfectly flat surface.

Yes. The foam is made from recycled, biobased material, and once it cures it's inert and bio-friendly. It's also water-resistant, which matters in Utah where poor drainage is a common cause of settling in the first place.

Durability & Surfaces

How long it lasts and what we can lift

Foam isn't a temporary patch. Here's how long it holds up and the kinds of concrete we work on around your home or business.

The foam is rated for 25+ years and is water-resistant, so it holds its volume instead of washing out the way heavier slurry fill can. On top of that, every job comes with a 2-year re-lift guarantee.

If a slab we lifted settles again within two years, we come back and re-lift it. It's our written promise that the work holds, and it's included on every job at no extra cost.

Most residential and commercial concrete slabs — driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage floors, pool decks, porch steps, and walkways. If it's a concrete slab that has settled, there's a good chance we can raise it. The free inspection tells us for sure.

The Job Itself

How the concrete lifting process works on the day

One of the biggest advantages of foam is speed. Here's what the actual appointment looks like and how soon you can use your concrete again.

⅝″injection port

Small ports

We drill ports about ⅝ inch across — roughly the width of a dime — then patch them to blend in afterward.

15min to cure

Fast cure

The foam cures in about 15 minutes, so the slab is walkable within roughly 15 minutes of the lift.

1–3hours on site

Same day

Most residential jobs finish in one to three hours, all in the same visit.

Most residential jobs finish in about one to three hours — a few hours, same day. The exact time depends on slab size, how many injection points are needed, and how severe the settling is.

Quickly. Because the foam cures in about 15 minutes, the slab is walkable within roughly 15 minutes and driveable within about an hour — no waiting days for cement to dry.

The injection ports are only about ⅝ inch across, roughly the width of a dime, and we patch them afterward so they blend into the surface. They're far smaller than the holes mudjacking leaves behind.

Cost & Booking

What concrete lifting costs and how to book

No surprises and no deposit. Here's how pricing works, how we compare to tearing out and replacing concrete, and where we work.

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Most residential jobs run $1,000–$2,500, depending on slab size, the number of injection points, and how severe the settling is. That's roughly half the cost of full tear-out and concrete replacement. Every quote is an upfront written price after a free inspection.

No deposit — you pay when the work's done. We also offer financing and flexible payment options if you'd like to spread the cost out.

Yes on both. Beehive Concrete Lifting is insured — certificate of insurance available on request — and we provide a free inspection plus an upfront written price before any work begins, with no obligation.

We're based in Lehi, UT and serve Utah County and Salt Lake County along the Wasatch Front. Call (801) 855-6804 or email hello@beehiveconcretelifting.com to check your address.

Foam lifting works for slabs that have settled but are still structurally sound. If the concrete is badly crumbling, severely cracked into many pieces, or spalling apart, lifting won't restore it and replacement makes more sense. Our free inspection will tell you honestly which one your concrete needs.

More common questions

Several local factors are at play: expansive clay soils, soft former Lake Bonneville lakebed sediments, and poorly compacted builder fill under newer subdivisions. Freeze-thaw cycles, poor drainage, and plumbing leaks then wash out or compress the sub-base, leaving voids the slab drops into.

Yes. The same polyurethane foam works on commercial walkways, entrances, loading areas, and parking slabs. Because it cures fast, we can often minimize downtime for a business. Reach out for a free inspection and written quote.

Not the way slurry methods can. The foam is clean and dry, the ⅝-inch ports are small and patched afterward, and there's no heavy wet fill being pumped under your slab. Most homeowners are surprised how tidy the site looks when we leave.

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